Excellent apartment close to main square in old town,vey easy to find as above MarcoPolo restaurant. Apartment clean and fresh with little kind touches of tea and coffee available.

This apartment has so much going for it but I have to admit, I would be happy staying in a shoe box just to experience the warm smile and touch of the arm from Grandma Nike. She is such a gem. Clean towels delivered and garbage picked up every other day and a freshly-made apple cake appearing on the table. Although she doesn't speak English, no words were necessary to convey that her intentions were to make us feel like part of the family. Oh and did I mention the tray of nice chocolate truffles on our arrival?

This unit opens up directly into the best restaurant in Dubrovnik, the Marco Polo, which is also owned by the family. It was so convenient to walk out our door and directly into dinner. For breakfast and snacks, the Konsum grocery store and a green market just steps away.

The apartment itself was very comfortable for the two of us. Although a little sparse on drinking glasses, we found everything else that we would need including an ice cube tray so we could get our American fix of "lots of ice" in our beverages. The air conditioner was a life saver after a hot day walking the city walls or opening the windows and back terrace door, created just enough breeze for cooler weather.

Even though you are in the heart of Old Town and over a restaurant, the sound-proof windows are amazing and you hear absolutely no street noise. Open them in the morning and you are treated to the peal of the church bells and the sound of a city coming to life.

The terrace, sandwiched in between taller buildings, didn't provide much sun or fresh air but did have an abundance of potted greenery to make it more pleasant.

We loved the location, close to the Old Port, steps from the Stradum and the entrance to the walls.

I also have to mention how easy it was to book this property. Marko was always so prompt and courteous with his replies and all communications were precise.

Thankyou so much to Marko & especially his grandmother who made our week in Dubrovnik so special. The apartment Nike was just fabulous with every thing we needed for a wonderful week in this amazing city. The marco polo restaurant directly below the apartment was wonderful as well , we ate there 3 times while in Dubrovnik. I think Marcos grandma was the icing on the cake in this apartment, she left us the most delicious cake one day, would come in to empty our garbage every day & each time I spoke to her she would kiss me! Absolutely fell in love with her & would take her home if I could! A wonderful, wonderful week , we would return in a heartbeat.

For us, this apartment was perfect for our stay in the beautiful old city of Dubrovnik. All the city attractions were minutes away! On our arrival, we were greeted by the lovely Nike, who showed us up to the apartment, which has one bedroom, a lounge/kitchen and eating area, a bathroom and small outside space. There are basic supplies such as tea, coffee and sugar - which was much appreciated, a lovely touch. The apartment is tucked away off a small street above a restaurant, but it was easy to find from Pile Gate with the photo instructions we received. Any noise from the restaurant was not a problem for us as we were generally out until after it had closed (around midnight). We ate at the restaurant, Marco Polo's, a couple of times, it is run by one of Nike's relatives - it is well worth a visit! It was wonderful to be made welcome by the staff at Marco Polo's each time we returned to our apartment and to surprise restaurant diners when we stepped out the front door!

Well, what can we say that we didn't say back in October 2011 when we first visited and subsequently reviewed Apartment Nike. That review is some way back now but everything we said still stands! Please do read that review for more about the Apartment. As an aside to that original review, I have actually mastered the shower... it was definitely user error! :D

This time around we were, shall we say, more immersed in the spirit of the city, the surrounding area but more importantly, the people. The Croatians are simply lovely people, just so friendly! We spent many wonderful hours in the company of new good friends who make up part of the team. To Marko and Eva, thank you for the laughs, the drinks, the hospitality and for taking us out; here's to new friends...Živjeli!! To Marko (Snr) for doing the usual arranging and taking care of bookings and transfers and being there to quickly respond to our e-mails (you won't get away with not meeting us you know!!) and also to the Marco Polo waiters and chef too, but most importantly, to Mama Nike, for her hospitality - for letting us share her wonderful house, and also, for waking us up after we'd woken up at 6.30am on our last day at the planned alarm for our transfer to the airport at 8, only to have enjoyed the night previous with Marko and Eva a little too much, and 3 hours sleep meant we actually simply couldn't get up, fell asleep again and had to be roused an hour later at 7.30am by Nike, giving us 15 minutes to pack, clean the apartment as best we could in the time available and make the transfer to Dubrovnik airport! A little embarrassing but hey, when you are amongst friends and all that!

Sometimes, you just book somewhere and go away, stay in a nice place and return after a good holiday. You have good memories, and yet your place to stay is just that. Apartment Nike is more than that... so much more... it is something else entirely actually. If you want peace and quite too, it's all there (and that's pretty much what we did on our previous trips, but this time was special and will never be forgotten.)

Did we mention that this was our third visit... and that we're booking a fourth? Do you need further recommendation?

Just do it - go to Dubrovnik and fall in love, and maybe if you are like us, you'll feel tearful when you leave, but more than that, stay within the walls and if you can, stay at Apartment Nike and it will be that much more special!

As we said before, an ideal place from which to explore Dubrovnik!

Stu and Curly (again!), October 2013.